A LACK of clubs in the Chagford area for boys of primary school age has prompted a local resident to start up a cub scout group.
Paula Allen is the lady behind the venture for 8-10-year-olds and the first meeting last Thursday was a great success.
The Drewsteignton Church Rooms are the venue for the group who will meet every Thursday from 4.45pm to 6pm.
Mrs Allen, who ran Chagford Brownies for a year and a half, said she could not have done it without the huge support and encouragement from parents.
'I wanted to start up a group because there is nothing for boys to do who are coming up to cub age,' she said. 'The support I received in getting it off the ground was tremendous and I hope it will go from strength to strength.'
Mrs Allen will be assisted by another parent in running the group and training officers will be working alongside her in the first few weeks.
She said Drewsteignton was lucky in having a big playing field which the group could use for activities, which would range from sports to crafts.
Anyone interested in joining can go along to the church rooms on any Thursday evening.